Director, Portfolio Analytics and Risk

Job Title

Director, Fixed Income Analysis

Job Function and Key Duties Responsibilities

The role is within the Portfolio Analytics and Risk Group responsible for monitoring various investment strategies across a multi-boutique structure.

The Director, Fixed Income Analysis will be responsible for performing investment focused oversight and due diligence on various investment strategies with a focus on fixed income. This position requires extensive knowledge of investment processes, returns and holdings based analytics, as well as, risk management metrics. Ideal candidates should have experience working in/or supporting a fixed income team in a portfolio management, product specialist, or risk management role. The analyst will:
o Produce detailed analysis and recommendations for senior management
o Serve as a firm-wide resource for fixed income related analytical support
o Work on special projects as assigned

Requirements

• 5 - 10+ years of fixed income risk analytics at an asset management firm, hedge fund or investment consulting firm.
• Expertise in fixed income portfolio management strategies and risk management techniques with strong mechanical knowledge of various fixed income instruments.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Hands-on expertise in one or more fixed income performance/attribution systems (e.g., RiskMetrics, Yield Book, Aladdin, FactSet, etc.)
• Must have the ability to work both independently as well as within a team on multiple time-sensitive projects with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• MBA / CFA desirable

October 3, 2013 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial

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